Oswald’s Diary

OVERVIEW

Oswald’s Diary is an immersive, outdoor, scavenger hunt and escape room-style experience, that transports you back to 1963.

You will embark on a journey through the city where Oswald was born and follow in the footsteps of the actual characters entangled in the nation's most infamous murder mystery.

During this game, you only need the diary and your phone to follow clues and solve engaging puzzles and complete fun challenges. You will discover new and amazing places in the city and learn many memorable facts by texting back and forth with your guide. No app is necessary.

THE DIARY

After you buy and download the diary, bookmark it on your phone or print it out. It contains all of the instructions, challenges, and references you need to play.

YOUR GUIDE

Jack Martin is a central figure in the Oswald investigation, and you'll engage in frequent exchanges with him via text, delving into the depths of the mysteries within the diary.

Whether he's offering eager assistance or standing by as a vital resource, Jack Martin is your guide through the intricate web of history and entertainment that Oswald's Diary weaves. Even if you're not well-versed in Kennedy history, you'll find yourself immersed in the captivating journey of unraveling secrets and uncovering truths.

STARTING LOCATION

You must be in the city where Oswald was born to play.

It’s the same city where he was arrested for disturbing the peace.

It is not Dallas.

After you buy and download the diary the first challenge is to decipher the exact starting location of our game. Solving the first challenge can be done wherever you are and will not start your game.

⚠️ THIS GAME ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE CITY WHERE OSWALD WAS BORN.

PLAYERS

You can play Oswald’s Diary in three different ways:

1) 🕴🏼 SOLO: Grab the diary and your phone, then hit the streets.

2) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 GROUP: Pilot a group through the game with your diary or give each group member a copy of your diary. No additional purchase is necessary, but only your phone can be used to text back and forth with the game guide.

3) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧑‍🤝‍🧑 TEAMS: Split up into two or more teams. Each team leader buys and downloads a diary separately. Each team leader pilots their team through the game with their diary or gives each team member a copy of their diary. Only team leaders phone's can be used to text back and forth with Jack. The first team to get the “Victory” text message wins. You can compare text message timestamps when you all meet back up.

📲 Tell Team Leaders to text OSWALD to 1-877-394-6810 to buy and download a diary for their team.

START TIME

You can start anytime, but we suggest you do so during business hours so you can make stops along the way.

DURATION

There is no timer, but you can expect the game to take two to three hours, depending on how many Pimm’s Cups you consume during game play. You can stop and start the game, but the phone number will stop working for you 48 hours after you start to play.

PET FRIENDLY

Our game is pet friendly because your gameboard is outdoors. However, as you play, you will have the opportunity to stop in businesses that may not be pet friendly.

KIDS

Our game is designed for mature audiences. Due to the subject matter, most adults surveyed believed some material within the game would be inappropriate for anyone under 16. Of course, that’s for you to decide.

HEADPHONES

Headphones are encouraged for all players. There are audio elements to our game that are easier to hear as you navigate our real-world game.

SAFETY

Our game takes place across a cityscape. Please be careful and aware of your surroundings at all times. The game will not prompt you to do anything illegal. The Game Bureau assumes no responsibility for your safety.